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Insurance Sync

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Tune in weekly to the Insurance Sync Podcast with hosts Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvrays, and Laurel Jordan, Senior Principal Insurance, Datos Insights. Insurance Sync dives deep into the ever-evolving world of insurance and technology, they will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and scenarios by interviewing industry thought leaders each season.Subscribe now to sync up weekly for new episodes.

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Episodes

  1. Insurance Sync with Robert Pavleszek

    In this episode, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan invite Robert Pavleszek, COO of Malibu Life, to share insights on how AI is transforming insurance distribution, the importance of innovation, and the cultural shifts needed for industry progress. Discover how new carriers are leveraging...

  2. Season 10 - Insurance Sync with Sky Opila

    AI is no longer a side project in life and annuity distribution - it’s quickly becoming part of the infrastructure. In this episode of Insurance Sync, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan talk with Sky Opila of zinnia about the friction slowing distribution today and how AI could help...

  3. Insurance Sync with John Saad

    In this episode, industry veteran John Saad shares insights on the evolving distribution landscape in life and annuities, the role of AI, and how technology can enhance agent productivity and client understanding.

  4. Season 10 - Insurance Sync with Jay Weintraub

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan speak with Jay Weintraub, CEO and Founder, about Protectors, a new conference focused on life and annuity distribution. They explore how better events can break industry echo chambers, bring the right people together, and…

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  5. Insurance Sync with Sean Rowley

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, sponsored by ManageMy, Sean shares insights from his 25+ years in insurance, discussing industry challenges, technological innovations, and the future of insurance. Discover how technology and customer-centric approaches can transform the industry for better...

  6. Insurance Sync with Cameron Feiner

    In this episode, Laurel and Bobbie invite Cameron Feiner to shares his extraordinary journey — from working as a producer to founding an insurance startup at just 19. You'll learn about his fresh perspective on the industry's biggest pain points, including legacy systems that hold back growth,...

  7. Insurance Sync with Leslie Sapienza

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan sit down with Leslie Sapienza of LKS Strategies for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of insurance, customer experience, and the operational realities shaping the industry.

  8. Insurance Sync with David Chavern

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, industry veteran David Chavern, President and CEO of ACLI, discusses the unique long-term nature of life insurance, revealing insights that could redefine how you think about your financial security. From the rare stability of policies dating back almost a…

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  9. Insurance Sync with Michael Vellat

    Most insurance leaders overlook the real game-changers shaping the future of operations. Michael Vellat, COO of AAA Life, reveals why technology, especially AI, isn't about cost-cutting—it's about transforming member experiences and building competitive advantage. In this episode, hosts Bobbie...

  10. Insurance Sync with Deb Smallwood

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts, Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan invite guest, Deb Smallwood, to explore how reclaiming your voice can redefine success for high-achieving women. Deb shares her journey from corporate life to becoming an advocate for women's empowerment, revealing...

  11. Insurance Sync with Nick Lamparelli

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan dive into the world of insurance with guest Nick Lamparelli. Discover how thought leadership and authentic content creation can transform your career and impact the insurance industry, as Nick shares his journey from…

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  12. Insurance Sync with Alexis Cierra Vaughn

    Join hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan as they explore how Alexis Vaughn’s multifaceted insurance career and entrepreneurial journey inspire change and innovation. In this episode, Alexis shares the reason behind her Insurance Distribution of the future and her insights on continuous...

  13. Insurance Sync with Bryan Falchuk

    In this episode, we explore how industry leaders are pushing for innovation, authenticity, and advocacy through storytelling and thought leadership. Bryan Falchuk shares his journey on how we landed into insurance to bestselling author, emphasizing the importance of voice, purpose, and continuous...

  14. Insurance Sync with Tinsley English

    In this inspiring episode of Insurance Sync, sponsored by Insurance Nerds, Tinsley English shares her journey from the insurance industry to becoming a bestselling author and advocate for women navigating leadership and midlife challenges. Discover practical frameworks, personal stories, and...

  15. Insurance Sync with Josh Hall

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Josh Hall from ManageMy to discuss the modernization of the insurance industry. They explore the need for improved customer experiences, the impact of technology on operations, and the importance of…

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  16. Insurance Sync with Thomas Buckingham

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Thomas Buckingham, Chief Growth Officer at Nassau Financial Group, shares insights from his extensive experience in the insurance industry. The conversation covers the evolution of life insurance and annuities, the impact of technology, the importance of service...

  17. Insurance Sync with Stuart Johnston

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Stuart Johnston, Chief Revenue Officer at ManageMy, discussing the evolution of the insurance industry, the importance of engagement at all levels, and the role of technology in driving transformation. They...

  18. Insurance Sync with Richie Elslager

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Richie Elslager from Knighthead Life discusses the evolving landscape of life insurance operations, emphasizing the shift towards digital solutions and the importance of customer experience. The conversation explores the challenges of integrating technology with...

  19. Insurance Sync with Justin Jonassen

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan have a lively discussion with Justin Jonassen with Security Mutual Life, around the evolution of operations in the life insurance industry, focusing on the impact of automation and AI. They explore the challenges faced in...

  20. Insurance Sync with Stephen Collins

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Stephen Collins, CEO of ManageMy, kicks of Season 6 and discusses the evolution of the insurance industry, emphasizing the shift from mere digitization to true transformation. He highlights the importance of placing the customer at the center of the insurance...

  21. Insurance Sync with Awais Farooq

    In this episode of the Insurance Sync podcast, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan engage with Awais Farooq, who shares his extensive journey in the insurance industry. They discuss the current challenges and opportunities within the sector, emphasizing the impact of technology and…

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  22. Insurance Sync with Brian Poppe

    In this episode of the Insurance Sync podcast, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan engage with Brian Poppe, Senior Vice President of Income and Wealth Planning at Mutual of Omaha. They discuss the current state of the insurance industry, focusing on challenges, opportunities, and the...

  23. Insurance Sync with Jim Duest

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan welcome Jim Duest, CTO of Davies Life and Health. They discuss the current state of the long-term care insurance market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the role of technology and innovation in...

  24. Insurance Sync with Fabiola Best

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan interview Fabiola Best, COO of Continental General Insurance Company. Fabiola shares her journey in the insurance industry, discussing the current state of transformation driven by technology, the importance of adapting…

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  25. Insurance Sync with Lisa Bickus

    In this episode of the Insurance Sync podcast, sponsored by Penn River, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan engage with Lisa, CEO of 1891 Financial Life, discussing the current state of the insurance industry, the impact of technology and innovation, and the importance of…

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  26. Insurance Sync with Kayte Fredrickson

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Kayte Fredrickson, the president and CEO of Teachers Life Insurance Society. They discuss the current state of the insurance industry, the impact of economic factors, and the importance of innovation and...

  27. Insurance Sync with Chris Campbell

    In this episode of the Insurance Sync podcast, host Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan engage with Chris Campbell, CEO of Better Life, to discuss the current state of the insurance industry, the impact of technology and AI, and the importance of innovation and community engagement. Chris...

  28. Season 5 - Insurance Sync with Sue Wilkinson

    Season 5 of Insurance Sync is sponsored by Penn River. In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Sue Wilkinson, President and COO of Ameritas, discussing the current state of the insurance industry, emerging trends, and the importance of partnerships...

  29. Insurance Sync with Chrysa Jones

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan welcome Chrysa Jones, co-founder and COO of Stream Settle. They discuss the unique challenges faced by startups in the insure tech space, particularly the alignment of different user groups. Chrysa shares insights on...

  30. Insurance Sync with Santoash Rajaram

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Santoash Rajaram, a seasoned entrepreneur in the insurtech space. Santoash shares his journey from a tech background at Apple to co-founding Spree and now leading Stitch, an AI platform focused on creating...

  31. Insurance Sync with Joseph D'Souza

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan interview Joseph D'Souza, founder of ProNavigator, a knowledge management platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Joseph shares his personal journey that led to the creation of ProNavigator, the...

  32. Insurance Sync with David Shaw

    In this episode, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan interview David Shaw, Co-founder and CEO of Penn River, a cloud-based life and annuity policy administration platform. David shares insights on the challenges faced by startups in the insurtech landscape, the importance of resilience and...

  33. Insurance Sync with Valkyrie Holmes

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan engage with Valkyrie Holmes, CEO and Co-founder of Faura, a company focused on helping insurance companies assess property risk through a lens of survivability. Valkyrie shares insights into the challenges faced in the...

  34. Insurance Sync with James Benham

    In this episode, James Benham shares his journey of founding a software company focused on the insurance industry, discussing the challenges and innovations he has encountered along the way with Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan. He emphasizes the importance of solving real problems, the need…

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  35. Insurance Sync with Jane Wang

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan welcome Jane J Wang, Co-Founder of Optimity, to discuss the mission of her company, the challenges faced in the insurtech space, and the importance of a positive mindset. Jane shares insights on how Optimity aims to help...

  36. Insurance Sync with Cody Eddings

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan interview Cody Eddings, CEO of SnapRefund. They discuss the mission of SnapRefund, the challenges faced in the InsurTech space, the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs, and how SnapRefund differentiates itself in a...

  37. Insurance Sync with Evgeny Aleksandrov

    Season 4 of Insurance Sync has launched with Startup CEOs and executives leading the path of innovation and disruption in our space. In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosted by Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan, features a special guest, Evgeny Aleksandrov, Founder of Pilotbird. Evgeny…

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  38. Insurance Sync with Gina Besz

    This episode of Insurance Sync, hosted by Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan, features a special guest, Gina Bez, Vice President of Claims at illumifin. Gina shares her insights on overseeing claims quality across long-term care, health, annuity, and life insurance. We explore the upcoming ICA...

  39. Insurance Sycn with Jake Obstfeld

    Welcome to this episode of Insurance Sync, hosted by Bobbie Shrivastav and co-host Laurel Jordan, as they dive into the world of claims with special guest Jake Obstfeld, co-founder of Evadata. Jake shares his insights on the evolving landscape of life and annuities claims, highlighting the...

  40. Insurance Sync with Tim Quick

    In this episode, we kick off a special season dedicated to the International Claim Association (ICA) and its annual conference. We’re joined by Tim Quick, a veteran of the ICA and head of Global Claim Solutions at Swiss Re. He shares his journey in the insurance industry, insights on…

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  41. Insurance Sync with Enrique Monzon

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan delve into the intricacies of the claims industry with a special focus on the upcoming International Claims Association (ICA) Conference, affectionately dubbed #Dallas400. Joining them is Enrique R. Monzon, Chief Claims...

  42. Insurance Sync with Adam Formus

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan are joined by Adam Formus, the 115th president of the International Claim Association (ICA). Adam shares insights on the ICA's mission to advance education, advocacy, and networking in the life, health, and disability...

  43. Insurance Sync with Roy Christenson

    On this episode of Insurance Sync, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan, dive deep into fraud, waste, and abuse in the long-term care insurance industry with expert guest Roy Christenson. Roy, who leads the accuracy and fraud innovation operations at GE Aerospace, shares his insights and...

  44. Insurance Sync with Tina Marshall

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, host Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan were thrilled to have Tina Marshall, the Special Investigation Unit Manager at American Fidelity Corporation, join us. Tina brings over 40 years of insurance industry experience and shares her journey from being the first...

  45. Insurance Sync with Jonathan Ayers

    In this episode of Insurance Sync, our guest is Jonathan Ayers, a senior SIU investigator at Standard Insurance Company. In this episode, Jonathan shares his journey into insurance, memorable fraud cases, and the crucial role of human intelligence in fraud detection. Discover how AI shapes the...

  46. Insurance Sync with Sandy Ferrer

    In this episode, we are excited to welcome Sandy Ferrer, a seasoned investigator with over 20 years of experience in combating insurance fraud. Sandy shares her unique insights from both carrier and law enforcement perspectives, revealing the hidden costs of fraud and the importance of ongoing...

  47. Insurance Sync with Max Drucker

    In this episode, we are thrilled to have Max Drucker, CEO of Carpe Data, as our guest. Max will share his insights on injury fraud and the innovative approaches his company is taking to tackle this pervasive issue. We'll discuss the spectrum of fraud, from intentional criminal activities to...

  48. Insurance Sync with Jeff Ferrand

    On this episode of Insurance Sync, Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan dive into the critical topic of fraud in the insurance industry with special guest Jeff Ferrand, Vice President of Fraud Services at illumifin. Jeff shares his journey in building and leading illumifin's fraud mitigation...

  49. Insurance Sync with Sri Ramaswamy

    In this episode, we are thrilled to have Sri Ramaswamy, the CEO and founder of Charlee AI, join us for an enlightening conversation. Sri brings over 22 years of experience in data analytics, with 17 years dedicated to the insurance industry. Her company, Charlee AI, leverages advanced AI to…

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  50. Insurance Sync with Manjit Rana

    In this episode of the Insurance Sync Podcast, hosts Bobbie Shrivastav and Laurel Jordan dive deep into the cutting-edge world of insurance fraud detection with guest speaker Manjit Rana, executive VP at ClearSpeed. Manjit shares intriguing insights into ClearSpeed's innovative fraud analytics...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tune in weekly to the Insurance Sync Podcast with hosts Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvrays, and Laurel Jordan, Senior Principal Insurance, Datos Insights. Insurance Sync dives deep into the ever-evolving world of insurance and technology, they will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and scenarios by interviewing industry thought leaders each season.Subscribe now to sync up weekly for new episodes.

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Tune in weekly to the Insurance Sync Podcast with hosts Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvrays, and Laurel Jordan, Senior Principal Insurance, Datos Insights. Insurance Sync dives deep into the ever-evolving world of insurance and technology, they will discuss the latest trends,...

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